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World Series: Game 4 - Open Thread

It might be true that the ratings whores in the corporate offices of major league baseball and the Fox News Corporation are not at all thrilled by the World Series at-hand, however, for us fans it's been great entertainment so far.

The Phils, fresh off an exciting, late-night Game 3 win, will look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead and possibly set themselves up to win it all at home tomorrow if everything breaks right tonight.

Former Athletic Joe "Cupcakes" Blanton will take the hill for Philadelphia tonight. It's a little weird seeing a drafted and developed Oakland player like Blanton pitch with another jersey on, but I'm glad for him and also somewhat pleased that his trade has worked out fairly well for both Oakland and Philadelphia. Joe was nothing special in the regular season for either Oakland or Philly, however he has pitched well in two post-season starts so far for his new team. He's gone a total of 11 innings, struck out 11, walked 4, won 1 game and has a total ERA of 3.27.  Those are some pretty good numbers for a guy without overpowering stuff.

So tonight, just for sentimental Blantonian reasons, I'll be rooting for the Phillies. Although, I wouldn't mind a Rays' win either, as long as the game is close and well-played, just as every game so far in this series has been.

 

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Hey, Ice Cream! Ice Cream heeere ...

Tonight’s drinking game:

One shot for every time Joe Buck says “postseason”.

Pumpkin

by Ice Cream on Oct 26, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I was guessing third.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

The fifth for me!

{drinks a fifth}

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 26, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorry

Can’t afford to be wasted by the top of the 2nd.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why not?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

For the sake of my family, I need to remain functional

(dammit)

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

poor you.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does that expire after the 2nd inning?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Has the game started?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I like Jeanne Zelasko's voice

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Too bad she rarely says anything intelligent with it

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, she's speaking now and I've no idea what she's talking about

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I could eat 12 of those

without even thinking about it.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

No cupcake mojo.

Even though I want cupcakes NAO.

Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?

by Blicks on Oct 26, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

The baseball fan in me is rooting for a tied series.

But the baseball fan in me takes a back seat to the Blanton fan in me. Go Phils.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions  

We being?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

The majority?

Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?

by Blicks on Oct 26, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm quite accustomed to being the minority.

In fact I kind of like it.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

hey! you both are here! I wish I could stay longer...

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why can't you?

I’m going to be in and out as I try to cook at the same time again.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 26, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have three essays I have to finish, along with two lab reports and

a math test, and some other test in some other subject. I’ve been goofing off for a while, and now I’m really behind.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I want the Rays to win, too

So how about this: Blanton pitches really well, leaves with a lead, goes into the clubhouse and while he’s having a nice dinner the Phillies bullpen blows it?

by Englishmajor on Oct 26, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey Hey…i think i turned the game on 5 mins too soon

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 26, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Forgot to time the anthem

I bet she went over two minutes easily.

And it was horrible.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I liked it.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

The "FREE-ee. FREE-ee. FREE-ee" part was...original.

It stank, but it was a different kind of stink than the usual.

by Englishmajor on Oct 26, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would love, even just one time, to see one of these recording stars sing that song straight up.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

what do you mean?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

You mean, it would be so normal it would be radical?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly

Somebody singing the song as written would be awesome.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm trying to think of the last time I heard that at a game.

but I’m not quite sure if i’ve ever heard it normal, so I think I’m wasting my time.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol it really was horrible. she screeeeeched

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 26, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok. I am ready for a Rays win here. Thankfully I missed most of last nights game..that obviously didn’t go very well!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 26, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Eric Karros looked... different.

Much less gritty veteran ballplayer, much more sleek TV broadcaster. I didn’t even recognize him yesterday.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 26, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Go Rays (mi fa so la ti do)

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 26, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Now you've got me singing Julie Andrews songs

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

She was good in S.O.B.

Excellent acting.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 26, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

This stairway look familiar?

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can I just say.. the Rays better win! I am damn tired but staying up to watch this. Last night I spent most of my night visiting my mom but I had a 2 hour wait to see her in the emergency waiting room where a guy with tourettes went on a rampage! it was almost as entertaining as baseball

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 26, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I used to think my middle school kids had Tourette's

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 26, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha well i know for a fact the guy last night I had it

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 26, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

i must say..he was entertaining while he fought..and so was the guy who keep kicking his gfs wheelchair whenever Garza threw a ball

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 26, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Miller:

Rays trail for first time in this post-season. Apparently losing Game 1 doesn’t count.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

ola

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

hola

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 26, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

konbanwa

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

let me try again: Hi!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Guten Abend

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think "Everyone" would be better there.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

yay! I have my very own "hi!"

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

hi!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Full count to the first hitter

Sounds about right.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions  

JB K's BJ

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm here!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 26, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Hi Here!

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 26, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hi Jennifer.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey guys and gals!

Can’t stay for long. :(

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 26, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually, I AM invited to Iowa next week. Doubt I'll be going, though.

I can’t stay long because my laptop has a virus and is in the shop. I’m on the 1991 desktop with no telly around.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 26, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

1-2-3

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Easy as A-B-C.

Wait. That’s not right.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 26, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oops, I will go first.

A-B-C

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Easy as 1-2-3.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 26, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

There it is.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whoop! There it is!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 26, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

They cut Buck off for the commercial

Wish they’d do that all the time. Even when they aren’t going to a commercial.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

My Inner Gort crys at that re-make

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

There was a "Day the Earth Stood Still" before the one with Michael Rennie?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not THAT old

;)

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think I missed a good game last night. :(

I was watching a program about the D.C. sniper’s wife.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 26, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I was watching Family Guy Season Six with my niece.

Weird priorities, I know.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

TruTV? I think.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 26, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

There should be a FalseTV

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

There is: Fox.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 26, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm watching it now

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love how Fox decided one day that

Blanton “can be wild” – this is based on what? The fact that he has been a control pitcher throughout his career?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 26, 2008 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I heard they were breaking up

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah I heard that too.

Wish it weren’t true.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wait, so you LIKE Morgan? Seriously? I can't even fathom how this can be

He’s so completely obtuse it’s not funny. McCarver is the master of the obvious, but Morgan is just an idiot behind the microphone.

by thejd44 on Oct 26, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

They work well together

The problem is that Morgan says so many incredibly stupid things, and Miller tends to agree with him.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

I suppose there's no possibility of reconciliation?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sometimes FOX reminds me of political talking points

Where they just repeat the same “fact” about a player over and over again because that’s what the script says to do, not because it’s true.

by thejd44 on Oct 26, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

The script is always true.

It says so at the bottom.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Like Carlin once wrote:

The statement below is true.
The above statement is false.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

They would be more accurate if they said he can have meltdowns

which I hope he has tonight and a major one.

TB pitcher looks like shit 7 pitches into game.

Go Rays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beat the Inferior League

by Trainman on Oct 26, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Crappy, crappy call.

He was completely out… and the ump was right there.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 26, 2008 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm glad Buck is calling out such blatantly bullshit umpiring

I’m not saying they’re crooked, but when you miss a call so completely obvious and RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOUR FACE, that’s the type of thing that’s going to make people wonder if Tim Donaghy is doing baseball games now.

by thejd44 on Oct 26, 2008 5:46 PM PDT reply actions  

These umpires should be fucking shot

Go Rays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beat the Inferior League

by Trainman on Oct 26, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Shot while having sexual intercourse?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I haven't seen any of the plays, although I've read about them

are they really THAT bad?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

bad enough to be on espn?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

The umpire was literally no more than 4 feet from the tag

And the tag was pretty obvious. I’m not even sure how he could’ve not seen it.

by thejd44 on Oct 26, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, his but was indented by the glove.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's "butt" of course

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was going to ask about his "ifs" and "ands"

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

then maybe I'll get to see it

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or even Fox

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, also, McCarver is wrong.

You do NOT go to second base on that play.

by thejd44 on Oct 26, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Why not?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

The play at 2B was easier than that one....as you just saw

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Except the guy was out.

You could make that argument for anything if your defense is “because the 3B umpire is going to blow the call.”

The second base umpire could’ve been checking out a hottie in the crowd and might’ve missed the force play, too.

by thejd44 on Oct 26, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

A rundown is always harder than a not close force play

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, but you should get the DP and the rundown makes that impossible

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

A lot more can go wrong going for the DP, that's all I'm saying.

If you have an easy (and it was easy, and he WAS out) on on a runner who is going to score, you should take it.

by thejd44 on Oct 26, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't agree - if you have an inning ending DP

you take it, rather than pitching to Burrell with runners on. Had it been a chopper or dribbler, I totally agree; a hard one-hopper with Howard running? Take the DP.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 26, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unlike last night's call at 1B, that call was just farking wrong

Maybe Kerwin Danley won’t get invited back to another Series

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions  

I think it was Welke

Danley’s in RF.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 26, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah

Silly me, assuming last night’s plate ump goes to 3B like normal.

FAIL

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Peter Happy!

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Pedro FAILiz

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Three mistakes on one play:

Bad decision (easy DP if Sonnanstine goes to second), bad execution (late throw to Longoria), bad call (how do you miss that?).

Great recovery, though, by “Sonny” (pronounced SOHN-ee.)

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 26, 2008 5:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Cupcakes trying to make this another 2-hour game

Must’ve skipped the pre-game meal.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

We should have starved him every time then.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

In fairness

the world series post-game thread is one hell of a meal and they missed out on yesterday because of the rain.

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by DMOAS on Oct 26, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

True, only a few comments yesterday

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ha, I missed that.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Um, can i plead guilty by Blanton brow wiping shots?

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by DMOAS on Oct 26, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here's a drinking game.

A shot each time Joe wipes his brow and adjusts his cap. You’d be lucky to make it through an inning.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 26, 2008 5:57 PM PDT reply actions  

You don't know me.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Big Joe!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

And Colorado has ak a

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Alaska has...

sa_P?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 26, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Alternate language software?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

wa ca

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Oct 26, 2008 6:04 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm glad the Rays beat the White Sox,

but it would’ve been funny to see Swish vs. Cupcakes in the Series.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 26, 2008 6:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Oy. My daughter just plugged up the toilet.

The last time I saw something that large and long I was watching Tremors.

Pumpkin

by Ice Cream on Oct 26, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

are you trying to make me sick?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

TMI

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 26, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

??? That's cute?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

42?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

They're adorable at that age, aren't they?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 26, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sure with a personal trainer and plastic surgery

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hop into a game thread for 5 minutes

and this is what I get ;)

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on Oct 26, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Next time, walk in.

It’s safer.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

So it's your fault!

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm sorry!

but at least you can’t blame that crappy call on Rollins’ ass on me.

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on Oct 26, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh...you said crappy and ass in the same sentence

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I blame Ice Cream

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on Oct 26, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

You were playing the drinking game without watching the game?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dachsunds!

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Little miss specialK does much the same thing

She’s a chip off the old block.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

The proudest moment in my life

will be when my kid clogs the toilet, and not from using too much toilet paper.

by thesteve9x on Oct 26, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

{Wipes tear}

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blanton

It’s the same as it ever was.

If he keeps the ball down and batters guessing, Cupcakes can be a very effective pitcher – at least the first couple of times through the lineup.

by bear88 on Oct 26, 2008 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

You just wonder if a 4-spot is looming

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 26, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

My thoughts exactly.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's going to crash in the 6th. or at least that's what he did with the A's.

maybe being traded fixed him of that.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Oct 26, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Removing him after the 5th could also work

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

NON PERFORMANCE

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

He said "postseason"!

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Well isn't it?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 26, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

He said it again!

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 26, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Those last two PA featured a couple of really bad swings

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Oct 26, 2008 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

I didn't know Cliff Floyd was hurt.

Apparently he’s off the roster, and Hinske’s on. (linkage)

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 26, 2008 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

So Feliz can hit a hanging slider

Who knew?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Oct 26, 2008 6:31 PM PDT reply actions  

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